Pre-war buildings near 157 St station in NYC

It narrows results to buildings around the 157 St station area in NYC, then shows you matches you can filter further. Always confirm the exact walk to the entrance you’ll use most.

“Pre-war” means the building was built before 1947. Use the filter to find older building stock, then validate the current condition of systems and finishes for the specific unit you’re considering.

Openigloo centralizes renter-relevant building signals and lets you read tenant Q&A and building page notes. Use these to shortlist, but treat them as starting points and confirm details with the building.

No. Building conditions can change. Use Openigloo’s cues to ask better questions, then get direct confirmation from the landlord or superintendent for your unit and move-in timeline.

Ask about heating system type, hot-water reliability, recent repairs and planned work, noise/insulation for your floor, and whether the unit has any known issues that aren’t reflected in photos or ads.

Fees vary by building and unit. Verify the full monthly cost (rent plus any required fees/charges), and confirm deposit amounts, utility responsibility, and any move-in or application requirements.

Start with distance from your preferred 157 St entrance, then shortlist buildings with relevant renter notes for your priorities (maintenance, responsiveness, noise). Finally, check current availability and ask the same question set to compare answers.